Series synopsis
Selena + Chef is an American reality television series that premiered on HBO Max on August 13, 2020. It ended on September 1, 2022. It was created by Selena Gomez. It stars Selena Gomez, Antonia Lofaso, Candice Kumai and Roy Choi.
Since social distancing at home, Selena Gomez has been spending more time in the kitchen than she ever imagined. But despite her many talents, it remains to be seen if cooking is one of them. In each episode, Selena will be joined remotely by a different master chef.
Premise
Since social distancing at home, Selena Gomez has been spending more time in the kitchen than she ever imagined. But despite her many talents, it remains to be seen if cooking is one of them. In each episode, Selena will be joined remotely by a different master chef.
Premise: A taste of summertime.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Selena Gomez as Self
- Antonia Lofaso as Self
- Candice Kumai as Self
- Roy Choi as Self
- Jon Shook as Self
- Vinny Dotolo as Self
- Nancy Silverton as Self
- Ludo Lefebvre as Self
Supporting cast
- Taylor Swift as Self
- Angelo Sosa as Self
- Tanya Holland as Self
- Daniel Holzman as Self
- Nyesha Arrington as Self
- Liz Golden as Self
- Curtis Stone as Self
- José Andrés Puerta as Self
- Lindsay Price as Self
- JJ Johnson as Self
- Marcus Samuelsson as Self
- Kelis Rogers as Self
Guest cast
- Antonia Lofaso as Self
- Candice Kumai as Self
- Roy Choi as Self
- Jon Shook as Self
- Vinny Dotolo as Self
- Nancy Silverton as Self
- Ludo Lefebvre as Self
- Taylor Swift as Self
- Angelo Sosa as Self
- Tanya Holland as Self
- Daniel Holzman as Self
- Nyesha Arrington as Self
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | November 19, 2020 | November 19, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 10 | August 12, 2020 | August 27, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 9 | January 20, 2021 | February 4, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 10 | October 27, 2021 | November 11, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 10 | August 18, 2022 | September 1, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Selena + Aarti Sequeira: Friendsgiving Known for elevating classic American dishes with Indian flavors, TV chef, cookbook author, and journalist Aarti Sequeira whips up a tandoori butter turkey breast and colorful side dishes that might just revolutionize Selena’s favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. |
November 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Selena + Ludo Lefebvre Selena makes her way around her brand-new kitchen as French chef Ludo Lefevbre helps her make a French omelet and cheese souffle. She's at her house, Ludo's at his - and they're going to see if they can make a meal together, apart. |
August 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
Selena + Antonia Lofaso With her signature feel-good cooking style, executive chef and cookbook author Antonia Lofaso helps Selena dive into her daunting first seafood tostada. |
August 13, 2020 |
| 3 |
Selena + Candice Kumai "Golden girl of wellness" Candice Kumai heats up Selena's kitchen with a health-forward spicy miso ramen recipe before Selena tries her best not to overheat the matcha chocolate chip cookies. |
August 13, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Selena + Curtis Stone Michelin-starred chef Curtis Stone adds perfectly cooked steak sandwiches to Selena’s arsenal. And for dessert? Key lime pie parfaits! |
January 21, 2021 |
| 2 |
Selena + JJ Johnson James Beard Award-winning author, chef, and humanitarian JJ Johnson leaves Selena’s household speechless with a flavor-packed seafood gumbo. |
January 21, 2021 |
| 3 |
Selena + José Andrés It’s tapas time as chef, restauranteur, and humanitarian José Andrés shows Selena that sometimes, the most delicious dishes don’t call for precise recipes. |
January 21, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Selena + Kwame Onwuachi Sparks fly in James Beard Award winner Kwame Onwuachi’s stress-free virtual kitchen as he introduces Selena to traditional Nigerian food – jollof rice, chicken in red stew, and fried plantains – for Sunday supper. |
October 28, 2021 |
| 2 |
Selena + Ayesha Curry Bestselling cookbook author Ayesha Curry teaches superfan Selena how to make the ultimate game day watch party spread of hot honey chicken sandwiches, sweet chili chickpeas, and prosciutto wrapped dates. |
October 28, 2021 |
| 3 |
Selena + Aarón Sánchez It’s time for a full-blown seafood soirée as fellow Texan Aarón Sánchez guides Selena through assembling a tower of sheer deliciousness, from crab ravigote to mango lobster ceviche. Oh, you fancy huh?! |
October 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Selena + Ludo Lefebvre Selena’s cooking journey comes full circle as her very first instructor Ludo Lefebvre returns to see just how much she’s grown as they grill up sole with burnt tomato and sorrel, plus a dessert of pineapple with spicy banana caramel sauce. |
August 18, 2022 |
| 2 |
Selena + Kristen Kish Chef, TV host, and fast-food enthusiast Kristen Kish helps Selena elevate a childhood-inspired summertime spread of Mexican street corn, glazed carrots, cheesy chickpea fried broccoli, and a strawberry vuzu dessert. |
August 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Selena + DeVonn Francis Artist, activist, and chef DeVonn Francis guides Selena through an elevated Jamaican meal of torched banana cake and banana leaf roasted snapper – but will her first kitchen injury and an attempt at opening a coconut derail the meal? |
August 18, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 13, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 1, 2022 |
| Runtime | 26 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |